US Bridges

Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek

Fair

Madison County, Alabama · 0.8 MI N CO RD 032 · Structure no. 001605

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Masonry
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
163
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek is a masonry slab carrying Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek in Madison County, Alabama. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 163 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2035. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNick Fitchard RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.8 MI N CO RD 032
RouteCounty Highway 61
CountyMadison County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.78316, -86.66966
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic163 (1987)
Projected traffic220 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 163 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Nick Fitchard RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.